Pakistan-Afghanistan News / Pakistan launched a major attack on Afghanistan, the death toll increased from 15 to 46

Pakistan-Afghanistan News: At least 46 people, including women and children, have been killed in air strikes carried out by Pakistan in the Barmal district of Afghanistan's Paktika province. According to Khaama Press, seven villages in and around Laman were attacked on the night of December 24, including five members of the same family. According to local sources, these attacks were carried out by Pakistani jets, completely destroying the village of Murgh Bazar.

Heavy losses in attack

A large number of people have been injured in this attack and the death toll is expected to rise. Inayatullah Khawarzmi, a spokesman for the Taliban's Defense Ministry, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that most of those killed were Waziristani refugees. He alleged that these attacks were carried out by targeting innocent civilians.

Taliban's counter stance

The Taliban has condemned the attack, saying it is a violation of their land and sovereignty. The Taliban's Defense Ministry has vowed to retaliate against Pakistan. A ministry statement said the attack was "unjustified and inhumane" to the citizens of Afghanistan.

Pakistan's silence

Although Pakistan has not issued an official statement on the attack, security sources say the attacks were carried out targeting Taliban hideouts. Pakistan has long accused the Afghan Taliban of sheltering the terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Rising tension on the border

The incident comes at a time when tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are already high. In recent months, the TTP has increased the number of attacks in Pakistan, after which Pakistan has accused the Afghan government of supporting the terrorists.

Local and international reaction

Local citizens and human rights organizations have strongly criticized the attack. Rescue operations are underway in the affected areas, but relief work is slow due to difficult terrain and security threats. The international community is being appealed to intervene in the matter, so that the escalating tension on the border can be prevented and innocent lives can be saved.

Future fears

This attack in Paktika province has further increased instability in the region. Possible retaliation by the Taliban and the stance of the Pakistani army are likely to increase violence in the coming days. This incident has raised serious questions about the safety of civilians.

This attack not only symbolizes the tension on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, but it is also likely to have a serious impact on regional stability.